TYPES OF NEURONS

Not all neurons play the same role

UNIPOLAR

A useful way of defining neurons is by the number of processes, or branches, that extend from the cell body. A unipolar neuron has just one axon branch.

BIPOLAR

These neurons have one dendrite and one axon extending in opposite directions. They are found up your nose and behind your eyes.

PSUEDOUNIPOLAR

These have one branch that extends from the cell body and splits into two branches. These neurons help connect the peripheral to the central nervous system.

MULTIPOLAR

Our most common type of neuron, which is numerous in the central nervous system. These possess many dendrites and a single axon.